Pharmaceutical Sales Interview

Knowing ahead of time the type of pharmaceutical sales questions you may be asked during an interview will give you an advantage over other candidates. Pharmaceutical selling is one of the most competitive industries out there. Individuals from all ages and backgrounds are vying for these lucrative positions. During the job search process you will find your opposition range from recent college graduates to seasoned sales professionals - all whom have an equal shot at landing the position.

The best way to shine during the interview and leave a favorable impression is to conduct a mock interview with potential questions.

What a Career Coach Can or Cannot Do For You

I want to start with what I think good career coaches do for people who are looking for new jobs, facing downsizing, ready to retire, but want to work longer, etc. Any category of job seeker is who we want to work with. I'll start with my own definition..

1. Coaches can become friends with you. Friends of a kind that you can tell your secrets to and not fear recrimination or judgement about you and your decisions.

2. Coaches have resources for you. All kinds of resources to give you or ask you to find for yourself. They are: videos, books, websites, people, you name it. These resources are meant to awaken your desire to find the information that only you need to make a career decision.

3. Coaches guide you towards the decisions you want to make. Most job seekers know what they want, but need confirmation of what they really want to do, regardless of how zany the choices may be. The career coach helps the job hunter make firm decisions.

4. The career coach is also a cheerleader. A cheerleader who wants the job seeker to win, and win at the job or career decision

What a Career Coach Cannot Do: The coach is not a therapist and cannot solve deep personal problems. However, the coaching experience may be therapeutic with the job seeker becoming more authentic in the coaching process, simply by having a person who is interested in their welfare.

A career coach is not someone who can solve your financial problems either. Talking about what you need to do as a joint venture about how money affects you is a possibility in the coaching process, but not how to spend or budget money. That's the kind of advice a financial advisor is better suited to handle.

Lastly, a good career coach is a person who can celebrate with you when you have successes. The coach will be there when you need more information, resources, or just a pat on the back. Go find one when you need career help.

c, 2004 Permission is granted to reprint, not for commercial use Marilyn J. Tellez, M.A. Certified Job & Career Transition Coach Email: doitnow@nwinfo.net Web: www.doitnowcareers.info

Business Owner Looking to Enter Job Market

Linda:

Despite having owned two businesses, I never graduated from college, although I do have some college credits. How do you get past the hurdle of not having graduated from college even though you have tons of experience and are a business owner? Every time I look at any ad it always says "college degree required". I find this a huge stumbling block despite my many years of business experience.

Dear CareerStrider:

The only way around it is by having a resume that speaks to your accomplishments. If you are able to showcase that you have proven experience, a hiring organization may overlook the lack of formal education.

Something else you may want to consider is applying to small to medium sized companies. They usually have more flexibility and are able to bend corporate guidelines when it comes to recruiting than bigger companies. Lastly, just because an organization includes "college degree required" doesn't mean that you shouldn't apply for the positions. If your resume is strong, you may get a call.

Avoid Many Common Errors in Resume Writing

Many job seekers either don't know or don't understand the many items which do not belong in a resume. They include the following:

• Do not use "I", "me" or "my" statements; use the telegraphic method and drop the pronoun to make it more active. Instead of "I wrote the 40-page employee manual", say "Wrote the 40-page employee manual"
  
• Avoid the use of the words "responsible for" and "duties included"
  
• Do not include personal information, such as age, health, ethnicity, marriage and family status. Employers will throw your resume out if it has such information because they could someday be accused of hiring bias
  
• No photographs unless you are a model or actor
  
• Do not explain your reasons for leaving your previous jobs or why you have employment gaps
  
• Don't send along extra papers such as letters of recommendation, certificates or samples of your work. They clutter up your presentation and are too premature. Use in the interview if appropriate
  
• Never include past or expected salary information
  
• Do not include a list of professional references

Career Assessments Help Moms Returning To Work

In 2000, about 77% of women in the prime ages of 25 to 54 were in the workforce. However, the tide has turned and mothers challenged with balancing careers and family have decided to drop out of the workforce. Yet, at home, they find they long to use their skills in a way that contributes constructively to a business. They hope for a flexible work schedule and time with the family to create work/life balance. Read More

Top Ten Reasons to Have a Career Coach

To gain Clarity in your life.
Most people don’t know what they really want in their life/careers. Even the ones that do…don’t know when they get it.

2. To develop your personal Vision/Mission.
Your personal vision/mission is your purpose in life. Is that separate from what we do to make a living? It shouldn’t be. Are you living in alignment or in conflict of your purpose?

3. To Sharpen your Skills.
Job search is not something you do daily; as your skills in a sport get rusty without practice, so do your job search skills. What are the latest techniques and best practices, how can you maximize your network etc.

4. To increase your Confidence in this game called work.
When you know what your good at and what you want, you go for it, and people stand out of your way. You no longer have competition. You no longer sabotage or tolerate the behavior of other associates or bosses.

5. To find out what drives/motivates you.
It’s not about pumping you up. It is about realizing how you were wired since birth and how to use that programming to achieve happiness. We call these values and beliefs. Knowing what is important will make it easy to say no to things and people that waste your time. At the same time, you will discover opportunities that in the past have eluded you. Read More

Top Ten Reasons to Have a Career Coach

Many people over the past decade have experienced either a layoff or termination. For some of these people they have been provided with “Outplacement Services” which in effect is “help” in finding a new job or career. Finding a job, involves an ongoing process of managing your career for yourself; and a career coach can help more than just your career.



1. To gain Clarity in your life.
Most people don’t know what they really want in their life/careers. Even the ones that do…don’t know when they get it.

2. To develop your personal Vision/Mission.
Your personal vision/mission is your purpose in life. Is that separate from what we do to make a living? It shouldn’t be. Are you living in alignment or in conflict of your purpose?

3. To Sharpen your Skills.
Job search is not something you do daily; as your skills in a sport get rusty without practice, so do your job search skills. What are the latest techniques and best practices, how can you maximize your network etc.

4. To increase your Confidence in this game called work.
When you know what your good at and what you want, you go for it, and people stand out of your way. You no longer have competition. You no longer sabotage or tolerate the behavior of other associates or bosses.

5. To find out what drives/motivates you.
It’s not about pumping you up. It is about realizing how you were wired since birth and how to use that programming to achieve happiness. We call these values and beliefs. Knowing what is important will make it easy to say no to things and people that waste your time. At the same time, you will discover opportunities that in the past have eluded you. Read more